Submit Proposals for Funding to the 1867 Society, Deadline: February 10, 2012

Greetings from the 1867 Society, a group on campus dedicated to promoting student philanthropy at Illinois, for Illinois.  Would you like to receive funding for your group or department's project, event, scholarship, or initiative?  The 1867 Society Fund is a gift fund that allows student donors to vote on where they would like their money to go.   

In turn, we ask groups, committees, and departments to submit proposals for funding.  The 1867 Society has decided to extend the proposal deadline to February 10th, 2012.  Please visit https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/9040451 to submit a proposal with detailed information about your project. The 1867 Society Executive Board will then review this information and narrow the proposals down to a final three. These three projects will be announced at our 3rd annual "Wii Support Illinois" Wii Bowling tournament on February 28th! After the announcement, student donors will be able to vote on which project will receive the funding.  In the past, campus-based projects like the Undergraduate Library and the GIS Group of the Informatics Club have received funding from loyal and generous student donors.  Learn more about past recipients here.

Once again, we urge you to submit a proposal to receive funding from the 1867 Society fund. For more information about the fund or our organization, please visit our website at www.1867society.org.  Furthermore, if you are interested in having a representative of the 1867 Society come to your organization's meeting to present more information, email us at 1867society@gmail.com or 1867campus@gmail.com.

Please share this information with classmates and colleagues.  Thank you very much for your time.

The 1867 Society Executive Board

www.1867society.org | 1867society@gmail.com

 www.youtube.com/1867society | www.twitter.com/Illinois_1867

WIS Informational Meeting 1/25/12 - 5pm

This is a reminder that the Women in Science (WIS) organization will be having an informational meeting this Wednesday, January 25th at 5pm in the ACES Library Heritage room for all those interested.  This organization is open to undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff, those in scientific industry, as well as anyone else who supports and promotes women in the sciences.

Pizza, veggies, hummus and soda will be provided for those who attend!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Courtney Leisner
WIS President
http://illinois.collegiatelink.net/organization/WIS

Alpha Omega Epsilon Spring Recruitment

Hey female engineers! Come check out Alpha Omega Epsilon, the only professional and social engineering sorority on campus! The benefits of joining A.O.E. are endless, including friendship, professional development, academic support, social activities, and leadership opportunities. Spring recruitment is here! If you’re interested in learning more about A.O.E. come to any of these events!

-Info Night: Jan 24 @ 5pm in 241 Everitt (Free Food a.k.a. Pokey Stix!)

-Interviewing Essentials and Dessert Night: Jan 25 @ 5:30pm in 106B6 EH

-Info Night: Jan 30 @ 6pm in 241 Everitt (Free Food!)

-Movie Night: Jan 31 @ 9pm, location: TBD

-Ice Skating: Feb 5 @ 1:30pm in the Ice Arena

-Potluck Dinner: Feb 6 @ 6pm in 106B6 EH

-Cookout and Games with SPD: Feb 10, time TBD at Sigma Phi Delta’s house (3^rd and Gregory)

Feel free to e-mail Jenna Diestelmeier (Vice President) at diestel1@illinois.edu, if you have any questions! Also, you can visit the website at http://www.aoetheta.org/ and sign up for A.O.E.’s recruitment mailing list!

Grassroots Organizing Weekend, February 11-13, 2011

Dear student leaders,

Have you struggled to motivate your fellow students? Are you interested in building more effective coalitions? Would you like to increase the membership, reputation, funding, and influence of your organization?  The GrassRoots Organizing Weekend is coming to campus to help you develop your organizing skills and build student power!

On February 11-13, 2011, the University of Illinois campus will host USSA Foundation’s GrassRoots Organizing Weekend (GROW). GROW is a three-day intensive training designed to help student organizers be more strategic in their fight for justice on campus and in the community. (For more information on GROW, visit their site.) 

Want to be a part of this free and important training? Complete the online application by Wednesday, February 2^nd for full consideration!

Questions? Contact Ross at wantland@illinois.edu or 217-244-1814.

The GrassRoots Organizing Weekend is sponsored by OIIR, DiversityEd, the Asian American Cultural Center, the Women’s Resources Center, and the Illinois Leadership Center.